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|  North Branch Oregon Trail
in Nebraska Historical Markers Memorial to Early Pioneers by Platte County. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 2/8/2023 |
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|  THE VILLASUR EXPEDITION - 1720
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the 1770 massacre of the Spanish Villasur expedition was the deepest official penetration of the Great Plains by Spanish explorers. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 2/8/2023 |
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|  THE NORTH BROTHERS
in Nebraska Historical Markers William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill," later Frank North's ranching partner, first became associated with him in the campaign which culminated with the battle of Summit Springs, 1869. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 2/8/2023 |
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|  Andrew Jackson Higgins (1886-1952)
in Nebraska Historical Markers Andrew Jackson Higgins, designer and manufacturer of World War 11 landing craft known as "Higgins boats," was born August 28, 1886, at Columbus, Nebraska. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 6/2/2008 last visited: 4/28/2007 |
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|  AGRICULTURAL PARK
in Nebraska Historical Markers On June 3, 1941. On that date, a non-profit organization was formed for the purpose of "encouraging improvement in all things pertaining to agriculture, industry, merchandising, domestic science and good citizenship in Platte County. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 4/25/2007 |
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|  Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, 1899-1983 # 431
in Nebraska Historical Markers Alfred Maximilian Gruenther, four-star general in the U.S. Army, was born in Platte Center, Nebraska. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 3/19/2010 last visited: never |
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|  SHINN'S FERRY
in Nebraska Historical Markers Moses Shinn and his son Dick began operating Shinn's Ferry across the Platte in 1859. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 2/1/2008 |
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|  Butler County - Savannah - Shinn's Ferry
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the original county seat of Butler County and Shinn's Ferry across the Platte River. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 2/1/2008 |
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|  Osceola and the Early Pioneers - Osceola, NE
in Nebraska Historical Markers An historical marker titled Osceola and the Early Pioneers is located on US Hwy 81 & Nebraska Hwy 92 on the east end of Osceola in Polk County, Nebraska. posted by: Marine Biologist location: Nebraska date approved: 12/1/2011 last visited: never |
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|  ST. EDWARD
in Nebraska Historical Markers The Pawnee Indians, whose permanent
earthlodge villages were a few miles to the south, claimed this area for hunting, fishing, and
trapping. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/29/2008 last visited: 5/10/2008 |
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|  Millar ~ Sloss Pioneer Cemetery # 297
in Nebraska Historical Markers Marker for a historical cemetery. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 5/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Webster # 430
in Nebraska Historical Markers Marker about an old community. posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 5/26/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Mormon Pioneer Campsite - Nance County, NE
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker is along the Mormon Trail at the site of campsites used by these brave pioneers. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 11/20/2007 last visited: 6/23/2007 |
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|  Seward, 4th of July City
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker, located on the courthouse square in downtown Seward, summarizes the history of Seward, famous for its 4th of July celebration. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 6/24/2007 last visited: 5/4/2019 |
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|  Plum Creek Prairie Historic Site
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker stands at the site of the first homestead in Seward county. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 6/25/2007 last visited: 9/1/2008 |
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|  Nebraska 4-H Clubs Began in York County - York, Nebraska
in Nebraska Historical Markers Historical marker located on the York County Fairgrounds in York, Nebraska. posted by: BruceS location: Nebraska date approved: 9/4/2006 last visited: 4/20/2008 |
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|  Crounse - Raymond, NE
in Nebraska Historical Markers Nebraska Historical Marker located at the Branched Oak State Recreation Area in Raymond, Nebraska. posted by: bobfrapples8 location: Nebraska date approved: 7/25/2022 last visited: never |
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|  Lone Tree
in Nebraska Historical Markers This marker tells of an early landmark for pioneer travelers. posted by: NevaP location: Nebraska date approved: 4/1/2007 last visited: 8/30/2012 |
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|  The Skala Timber House
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of a Czech-American culture home built in 1869. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/27/2008 last visited: 5/19/2008 |
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|  SAUNDERS COUNTY
in Nebraska Historical Markers Route of the Ox-Bow Trail running from Nebraska City to Fort Kearny in Oto Indian Territory was organized as a county in 1867. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/27/2008 last visited: 8/22/2005 |
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|  THE GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROUTE WEST
in Nebraska Historical Markers The north bank of the Platte River, from the 1830's through the 1860's, served as a major overland route to the West. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/27/2008 last visited: 5/23/2009 |
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|  Bradshaw, Nebraska
in Nebraska Historical Markers Historical marker located in city park in Bradshaw, Nebraska. posted by: BruceS location: Nebraska date approved: 9/2/2006 last visited: never |
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|  BATTLE CREEK
in Nebraska Historical Markers Site of the end of the Pawnee War of 1859. posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: Nebraska date approved: 5/27/2008 last visited: 5/19/2008 |
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|  Verges Park
in Nebraska Historical Markers Verges Park Historical Marker posted by: Biker Ozzy location: Nebraska date approved: 8/16/2008 last visited: 6/11/2013 |
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|  Nebraska City - Fort Kearny Cut-Off
in Nebraska Historical Markers Historical marker located at I-80 West Bound York Rest Area, milepost 355 posted by: BruceS location: Nebraska date approved: 8/26/2006 last visited: 4/17/2018 |
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